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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.22, 807.32 and 173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.22, 807.32 and 173.03 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.22 : 807.32 = 173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.22/807.32 = 173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.22x = 807.32 × 173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.22x = 139,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,690.58/538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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